Excellent
#385 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 10% in state
Miami Children's Museum Charter School
Elementary School · Miami-dade · Miami, FL
A Miami-dade charter elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
980 MACARTHUR CSWY, Miami, FL 33132
- Math 86% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Miami Children's Museum Charter School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 82% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Miami Children's Museum Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Transit 67Good Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,478/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Miami), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,505
Median home value
$545,100
Median rent
$2,534/mo
College educated
60.9%
Homeownership
27.8%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33132; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 824 | Compare → |
| Miami-dade Online Academy- Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| Bridgeprep Academy of Greater MiamiCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| Mia Piccolo Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.4 mi | 6 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Miami-dade
- Schools in district
- 536
- Rank in district
- #87 of 497
- District spending per student
- $13,066NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Miami Children's Museum Charter School is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Miami Children's Museum Charter School
Miami Children's Museum Charter School is a public elementary school in Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 310 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #385 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Miami Children's Museum Charter School
What grades does Miami Children's Museum Charter School serve?
Miami Children's Museum Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Miami Children's Museum Charter School?
Miami Children's Museum Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miami Children's Museum Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miami Children's Museum Charter School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Miami Children's Museum Charter School rank in FL?
Miami Children's Museum Charter School ranks #385 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Miami Children's Museum Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Miami Children's Museum Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Miami Children's Museum Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Miami Children's Museum Charter School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Miami Children's Museum Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Miami Children's Museum Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Miami Children's Museum Charter School a Title I school?
No, Miami Children's Museum Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Miami Children's Museum Charter School?
41.3% of students at Miami Children's Museum Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.2%
- Phone
- (305) 329-3758
- Area population (ZIP 33132)
- 18,244
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33132; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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